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Compare train and bus for Birmingham to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $13 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 2h 35m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, while a train costs an average of $25.
Distance: 70 miles (113 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$25 Average price | $13 Average price Cheapest | $43 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 36m Average total duration 2h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 35m Average total duration Fastest 2h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Manchester:
A bus is $12 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Manchester costing on average $25 (€20).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 36m.
Tickets start at around $25 (€20) compared to roughly $43 (€35) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $18 (€15). The journey takes 2h 6m versus 1h 55m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Birmingham to Manchester
How to get from Birmingham to Manchester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Birmingham to Manchester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus6:40 PM2h20Birmingham9:00 PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange$121One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus6:40 PM2h20Birmingham9:00 PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange$121One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- G0085511:01 AM1h28Birmingham New Street (BHM)12:29 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$371One-way0 transfers
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G9005311:22 PM2h05Birmingham New Street (BHM)1:27 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$151One-way1 transfer- C17782+L890917:34 PM2h06Birmingham New Street (BHM)9:40 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$311One-way1 transfer
- C18000+L891071:34 PM2h06Birmingham New Street (BHM)3:40 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$311One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus2:10 PM2h30Birmingham4:40 PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange$121One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus8:00 AM2h30Birmingham10:30 AMManchester, Shudehill Interchange$121One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus12:30 PM3h20Birmingham3:50 PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange$121One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Manchester:
A bus is $12 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Manchester costing on average $25 (€20).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 36m.
- Around 27 buses per day.
- Around 26 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Birmingham and Manchester as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Birmingham New Street (BHM) and arrive in Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
- Buses mostly depart from Birmingham, Coach Station and arrive in Manchester, Coach Station.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Manchester by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail, Transport for Wales, Cross Country to go to Manchester by train.
- 27 direct buses per day with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus.
- 16 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Transport for Wales, Cross Country.
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